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lisa, in recent days senior members of the obama administration have laid out an exacting detail all the terrible consequences that the sequester goes through while republicans, in many cases, have said it might not be that bad. from your reporting, can you tell who's working closer to the truth? >> well, it is hard to tell you about this is really in part a political game because it really does look like these 85 billion dollars in spending cuts will begin to take effect next fridayment it does not look as if congress, either side in congress has a real interest in resolving this issue. and the obama administration has over the past, i'm going to say, about two weeks has stepped up the pressure on republicans to say to the public, okay, dire consequences will result if these cuts take effect. that's in part because the agencies have to make the cuts across-the-board and they can't really make them without furloughs. now air traffic is just one area of the government that would-- that the white house says would be impacted. you've got national parks that are going to delay openings b
lisa, in recent days senior members of the obama administration have laid out an exacting detail all the terrible consequences that the sequester goes through while republicans, in many cases, have said it might not be that bad. from your reporting, can you tell who's working closer to the truth? >> well, it is hard to tell you about this is really in part a political game because it really does look like these 85 billion dollars in spending cuts will begin to take effect next fridayment...
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obama reached out to speaker boehner and mitch mcconnell today. there's no progress. this is all a p.r. game at this point. >> neil: then republicans have calculated, whatever the risk, it's worth it. >> they have to pick their fights with obama and decided not to pick a fight, at least not yet, on the debt limit. that it will be this summer's battle, and the government shutdown. the government is funded through march 27th. so, republican leaders too not want to shut the government down. so here it's an easy one they can pick a fight because if they do nothing, they get $1.2 trillion in cuts. they don't really have to too anything. it's in the law that president obama himself signed. >> neil: i'm wondering with all the fear tactics, we're going to be eating horse meat and -- mental patients on the street and people will realize, none of this stuff came to pass. none of the end of the world scenarios happened. maybe it could be boy who cried above moment and people will say, wait a minute. >> that's right. that you can cut a significant amount from the budget and nothi
obama reached out to speaker boehner and mitch mcconnell today. there's no progress. this is all a p.r. game at this point. >> neil: then republicans have calculated, whatever the risk, it's worth it. >> they have to pick their fights with obama and decided not to pick a fight, at least not yet, on the debt limit. that it will be this summer's battle, and the government shutdown. the government is funded through march 27th. so, republican leaders too not want to shut the government...
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president obama golfing with tiger woods. and a sea otter that's got game. "early today" starts now. >> announcer: this is "early today" for wednesday, february 20th, 2013. >>> good morning, i'm mara schiavocampo. cadaver dogs are being sent into kansas city to search for possible victims this morning after a blast leveled a section of the city's shopping district. local officials say a gas explosion around 6:00 p.m. caused a massive fire at the popular jj's restaurant. witnesses say the blast came out of nowhere. as of yet no confirmed fatalities. officials express concern to find those who are missing. >> a guy came in, and said we're supposed to evacuate. next thing i knew, boom, everything just exploded. the scariest thing i've ever witnessed, ever been through in my life. >> it was just next to it. people evacuating the apartment building over here. people with their animals, getting them out of the apartment building so it was just kind of crazy. >> those in the area smelling gas the moments leading up to the explosion but city officials say they have
president obama golfing with tiger woods. and a sea otter that's got game. "early today" starts now. >> announcer: this is "early today" for wednesday, february 20th, 2013. >>> good morning, i'm mara schiavocampo. cadaver dogs are being sent into kansas city to search for possible victims this morning after a blast leveled a section of the city's shopping district. local officials say a gas explosion around 6:00 p.m. caused a massive fire at the popular jj's...
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president obama called mitch mcconnell thursday for the first time this year. the white house says republicans are spending more time criticizing than working on a solution. >> imagine if republicans would have the amount of effort into finding a solution as they have coming up with hashtags. >> another big question this afternoon, does the public really understand what is going on with the sequestered. a new poll says almost half of americans have barely heard anything about the budget cuts. >> let's take a look at what is going on locally. a piece of the big midwest storm is coming in here. our temperatures are almost as cold in the midwest, but the moisture is not prepared to do much. here is chesapeake bay. we're getting a little mix of precipitation showing up on the radar, but the air is dry and not all of it is hitting the ground. up to the north, radar is indicating some sprinkles and a mix of precipitation is possible. none of it is very heavy. down to the south could be a few degrees warmer and a little more liquid if it is even hitting the ground. he
president obama called mitch mcconnell thursday for the first time this year. the white house says republicans are spending more time criticizing than working on a solution. >> imagine if republicans would have the amount of effort into finding a solution as they have coming up with hashtags. >> another big question this afternoon, does the public really understand what is going on with the sequestered. a new poll says almost half of americans have barely heard anything about the...
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president obama has been an advocate for gay and lesbian rights since taking office and even mentioned same-sex marriage during his address. >> robin roberts returned after taking five months of medical leave to battle a rare blood disorder. >> i am so full of gratitude. there are so many people i want to thank her the morning. my doctors and been an nurses and family and colleagues. all i can say is that for some reason i am a beacon of hope for others. but a blessing. >> roberts received well wishes from fans and a special message from the white house. her doctors warned that she is at risk for infection and exhaustion. it may be awhile before she is on their full time. as soon as she arrived to work, the staff and crew lined up to welcome her. it was really heartwarming. it is a family when you work so closely. they're happy to see her back. >> it does make the mind and body experience. >> you have got it from us here as well. >> it is called out. >> where is the snow, you're asking? let me show you where the snow is? where family and is this? phoenix, arizona. that is where you hav
president obama has been an advocate for gay and lesbian rights since taking office and even mentioned same-sex marriage during his address. >> robin roberts returned after taking five months of medical leave to battle a rare blood disorder. >> i am so full of gratitude. there are so many people i want to thank her the morning. my doctors and been an nurses and family and colleagues. all i can say is that for some reason i am a beacon of hope for others. but a blessing. >>...
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president obama is warning about across-the-board budget cuts soon to kick in. he warns people will lose their jobs and services will be slashed. >> we are now nine days away from those deep automatic cuts. bill plante is at the white house. bill, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, gayle. top congressional leaders say it's the president's fault and they don't want these cuts to happen even though some of their members do. the president says he doesn't want the cuts to happen either. today he sits down with local tv reporters to, as the white house official puts it, to turn up the pressure for republicans to compromise. with just over a week until the cuts take effect, the president's placing the blame for the sequester squarely at the doorstep of the republicans in congress. >> the last thing our families can afford right now is pain imposed unnecessarily by partisan recklessness. >> reporter: he'll hit the road to argue his case campaign stile regarding burgeoning budget cuts. he wants to close loopholes mostly against the wealthy to get more revenue. if
president obama is warning about across-the-board budget cuts soon to kick in. he warns people will lose their jobs and services will be slashed. >> we are now nine days away from those deep automatic cuts. bill plante is at the white house. bill, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, gayle. top congressional leaders say it's the president's fault and they don't want these cuts to happen even though some of their members do. the president says he doesn't want the cuts to happen...
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he opposed obama care as a, quote, job killer. scott now calls it common sense but florida lawmakers will make the final decision. >>> time now for the national weather forecast, and bill karins is here. >> we showed you the radar, very impressive in kansas. one of the biggest snowstorms they have seen for wichita, kansas city and topeka, kansas. this is kind of the next 24 hours. the timeline, if you have travel for family or friends, the worst of it in northern oklahoma, missouri, kansas, nebraska, iowa and eventually tonight into illinois and chicago. but for them, just a glancing blow, not as much. the highest snowfall totals will be in the pink shading here. 6 to 12 inches is a pretty wide swath of 6 to 12 inches of snow. the little area near i-35 north of wichita and kansas city, possibility of over a foot. there's a lot of cold air behind the storm through the inner mountain west. a lot of the cold air remains settled over much of the west from seattle, 46. phoenix this morning is at 40 along with friends in vegas. and that
he opposed obama care as a, quote, job killer. scott now calls it common sense but florida lawmakers will make the final decision. >>> time now for the national weather forecast, and bill karins is here. >> we showed you the radar, very impressive in kansas. one of the biggest snowstorms they have seen for wichita, kansas city and topeka, kansas. this is kind of the next 24 hours. the timeline, if you have travel for family or friends, the worst of it in northern oklahoma,...
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president obama today heads to virginia where he'll speak at a ship builder concerned about jobs. they have job keshgzs in all 50 states. and the president is being criticized by house republicans, especially house speaker john boehner for not staying in washington. but as we're telling you there are serious differences on how to get rid of these deficits and to prevent the budget cuts from happening on friday. lot of emphasis now, especially at airports. not only will travelers be affected but one of the big concerns is air traffic controllers being placed on furlough, overnight shifts being limit made at a lot of small airports. >>> turning now to a developing story, at least 19 tourists were killed in a fiery hot air balloon crash in egypt. as the balloon approached the ancient city of luxor, south of cairo, an on board canister caused the balloon to plunge about 1,000 feet into a sugar cane field. the victims include tourists from china, japan, britain and france. >>> the reservation of the highest ranking catholic leader in britain said he will not vote at the upcoming enclav
president obama today heads to virginia where he'll speak at a ship builder concerned about jobs. they have job keshgzs in all 50 states. and the president is being criticized by house republicans, especially house speaker john boehner for not staying in washington. but as we're telling you there are serious differences on how to get rid of these deficits and to prevent the budget cuts from happening on friday. lot of emphasis now, especially at airports. not only will travelers be affected but...
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. >> reporter: robert hale says it will save the government $4 billion to $5 billion but president obama says the cuts should be made elsewhere. >> there's no reason they should be furloughed or laid off. >> president obama is trying to pin the blame for the last-minute change on congress. he has the stage here in washington all to himself. >> i'm hoping while they're back home, they're hearing it from their constituents so when they get back here, they're ready to do some work and we can avoid these automatic spending cuts. >> but congressmen back home may not be getting the earful the president is hoping for. while nearly a half a million want them to happen, less than 40% want to let it happen. >> not only should the sequester stand. many pundits say the sequester falls short. >> if the cuts kick in, that same poll shows more people would blame republicans in congress than the president. now some areas the budget will not affect. social security, medicare, medicaid, and food stamps. anne-marie, the projections say eventually half a point will be shaved off gdp because of these cuts. >
. >> reporter: robert hale says it will save the government $4 billion to $5 billion but president obama says the cuts should be made elsewhere. >> there's no reason they should be furloughed or laid off. >> president obama is trying to pin the blame for the last-minute change on congress. he has the stage here in washington all to himself. >> i'm hoping while they're back home, they're hearing it from their constituents so when they get back here, they're ready to do...
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there was the glitz, glamour and a surprise by michelle obama, too. the white house releases state by state report on the devastating impact that a sequester will have on jobs and middle-class families. >>> more pain at the pump. with prices rising. >>> and the pope in his final week and daytona 500 winner. plus, another blizzard bearing down on multiple states. "first look" starts right now. >>> it was hollywood's biggest night of the year and thes on can car parties are still going on at this moment. the stars lined up on the red carpet where the competition for best dressed brings as much buzz as the ceremony inside. stephanie sent theon is outside the dolby theater. >> reporter: the historic drama argo won best picture. an emotional moment for the film's star/producer/director. >> "argo." >> reporter: the academy award's biggest prize went to the rescue of american hostages from iran. >> i thank everyone on the movie. >> reporter: affleck produced, directed and start in the movie. >> "lie of pi." >> reporter: life of pi won four awards. beating li
there was the glitz, glamour and a surprise by michelle obama, too. the white house releases state by state report on the devastating impact that a sequester will have on jobs and middle-class families. >>> more pain at the pump. with prices rising. >>> and the pope in his final week and daytona 500 winner. plus, another blizzard bearing down on multiple states. "first look" starts right now. >>> it was hollywood's biggest night of the year and thes on can...
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obama called house speaker john boehner and senate gop leader mitch mcconnell yesterday, discussions were described as good but not progress. hundreds of thousands are looking at layoffs and smaller paychecks if those cuts take effect. >>> and the stalemate has taken to twitter for the president's increase in taxes and spending reductions. late thursday john boehner's spokeman tweeted to white house press secretary jay carney, quote was it balanced when the president got $600 billion in revenue with no spending cuts just last month? well, carney replied, saying in part, back in the real world, the president has signed $2.5 trillion in deficit reduction. >>> now, to a developing story in nevada where the manhunt continues this morning for the driver of a black range rover sport involved in a deadly shootout on the vegas strip. three people were killed including rapper kenneth cherry jr. after an altercation. police said the chase led to a car-to-car shooting spree with a maserati racing toward a red light. the maserati crashed into a taxi which burst into flames killing both drivers a
obama called house speaker john boehner and senate gop leader mitch mcconnell yesterday, discussions were described as good but not progress. hundreds of thousands are looking at layoffs and smaller paychecks if those cuts take effect. >>> and the stalemate has taken to twitter for the president's increase in taxes and spending reductions. late thursday john boehner's spokeman tweeted to white house press secretary jay carney, quote was it balanced when the president got $600 billion...
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the obama administration is considering fines and other trade sanctions against any country found guilty of cyberspying. china denies involvement in any of those hacking attacks and claims it is the victim of hacking coming from the united states. the white house is releasing a report later on today on the steps to take in response to cyberattacks on u.s. targets. >>> today is deadline for disgraced cyclist lance armstrong to decide whether he wants to cooperate with the u.s. antidoping agency. the organization banned him from racing for life following its own findings and armstrong's mission hay use performance enhancing drugs. meantime, the warm reports armstrong hired d.c. lobbying firm ben barns group to look into the agent heading a federal investigation into him. the report claims the firm was hired in july 2010 and investigated the fda agent for three months. the group cut ties with armstrong after no significant evidence was found. >>> the postal service is getting creative. what it is doing to make some extra money. >> and we head to break with a live look outside on this wednes
the obama administration is considering fines and other trade sanctions against any country found guilty of cyberspying. china denies involvement in any of those hacking attacks and claims it is the victim of hacking coming from the united states. the white house is releasing a report later on today on the steps to take in response to cyberattacks on u.s. targets. >>> today is deadline for disgraced cyclist lance armstrong to decide whether he wants to cooperate with the u.s....
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. >> reporter: for his part, president obama hit the road in recent days, hoping to bring public pressure to both sides from lawmakers. if there is a deal out there to be made on capitol hill, lawmakers are running out of time here to make it. the cuts hit a week for friday, brian, and that is march 1st. >>> tonight, u.s. secretary of education, arne duncan is speaking out about the lodging sequester saying that he is worried -- worried the cuts will take place. and a warning that he won't be able to reduce the cuts if they go through and he believedy that unpleasant, lawmakers will be forced to compromise to dodge them. >>> the former director of d.c.'s homeland security agency charged with tax fraud. milton west is expected in court tomorrow to plowed guilty to one felony count of attempting to interfere with the administration of internal revenue las. the charge appears to be connected to the conviction of former council member harry thomas jr.. if convicted, west could spend up to three years in jail. >>> and now tonight at 6, vice president joe biden took the white house gun control
. >> reporter: for his part, president obama hit the road in recent days, hoping to bring public pressure to both sides from lawmakers. if there is a deal out there to be made on capitol hill, lawmakers are running out of time here to make it. the cuts hit a week for friday, brian, and that is march 1st. >>> tonight, u.s. secretary of education, arne duncan is speaking out about the lodging sequester saying that he is worried -- worried the cuts will take place. and a warning...
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a poll released shows 62 percent of registered voters approve of president obama's job performance and that is up from 58 percent in september. the poll found california people are more optimistic of the direction in which the country is headed. abc7 news anchor dan ashley is the only bay area journal list to interview president obama today at the white house. his report live from washington, dc, start airing tonight on our newscast going at 5:00 p.m. here on abc7 news. dan is also tweeting from washington. before dan got down to business this morning he spent time with the first dog, tweeting this picture of him and bo on the south lawn of the white house. dan got to meet bo? >> can't wait to see the report. still ahead, new developments on the grounding of the boeing dreamliner airplane with a fix being presented to solve a potentially dangerous battery issue. and the latest on what rescue crews found in the rubble of kansas city >> breaking news from mission district with evacuations are under way because of a gas leak a one block area near 24th and bryant has been cleared. the gas
a poll released shows 62 percent of registered voters approve of president obama's job performance and that is up from 58 percent in september. the poll found california people are more optimistic of the direction in which the country is headed. abc7 news anchor dan ashley is the only bay area journal list to interview president obama today at the white house. his report live from washington, dc, start airing tonight on our newscast going at 5:00 p.m. here on abc7 news. dan is also tweeting...
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scott opposed obama care as a, quote, job killer. scott now calls it common sense but florida lawmakers will make the final decision. >>> time now for the national forecast, bill karins is here. >> iowa, missouri, kansas, nebraska, arkansas, oklahoma, it's all a mess this morning. good morning, everyone. we're already watching heavy snow in some portions of north oklahoma, the north western part of the state. now heavy periods of freezing rain pushing through oklahoma city. tulsa, even reports of thunder out there, a lot of dynamics in the atmosphere. white is showing light snow, blue heavier snow. you up through the ozarks, missouri say mess. this is the ice storm warning, by the way. northern arkansas, the pink is winter storm warnings. again pretty much four states of the bull's-eye, and denver, too, they'll be getting snow, plenty cold. kansas city, st. louis, chicago, des moines. what comes down from the sky is going to be frozen. not guaranteed to be all snow, there will be sleet, too. the latest models predicting, 6 to 12 bull
scott opposed obama care as a, quote, job killer. scott now calls it common sense but florida lawmakers will make the final decision. >>> time now for the national forecast, bill karins is here. >> iowa, missouri, kansas, nebraska, arkansas, oklahoma, it's all a mess this morning. good morning, everyone. we're already watching heavy snow in some portions of north oklahoma, the north western part of the state. now heavy periods of freezing rain pushing through oklahoma city....
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. >>> the obama administration is reportedly set to unveil a new strategy to strike back against cyber espionage, new information as chinese government is behind thousands of cyber attacks. what are we expecting to hear from the white house today. >> reporter: mara, good morning. the white house is going to release a new report on steps to protect u.s. trade secrets. it could include new fines and trade actions in this report just yesterday. indicating that the chinese government and specifically the chinese military is sanctioning cyber hacking of 141 u.s. companies. mara? >> turning now to the budget battle, we're just days away from those looming across the board spending cuts. >> reporter: today, there's a new warning from the pentagon, they say more than 700,000 civilian workers would have to take one day off without pay a week. one day after president obama continued his plea to the public and to congress saying that this is going to be devastating for the economy, he wants congress to act and it comes one day after a bipartisan commission released a new plan that would detail $2
. >>> the obama administration is reportedly set to unveil a new strategy to strike back against cyber espionage, new information as chinese government is behind thousands of cyber attacks. what are we expecting to hear from the white house today. >> reporter: mara, good morning. the white house is going to release a new report on steps to protect u.s. trade secrets. it could include new fines and trade actions in this report just yesterday. indicating that the chinese government...
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president obama's pick for treasury secretary could face a full senate vote later today or tomorrow. and now for other top stories making news in egypt, a gas explosion being blamed for the deadly fall of a hot air balloon. 18 tourists were killed when their balloon dropped 1,000 feet to the ground. three others were hospitalized including the pilot. >>> next, let's take a look at the big board. uncertainty caused by the italian elections sent ripples through world markets this morning. but so par the dfar the dow has looking pretty good. unlike the dow, major indices in europe and asia dropped pie as much as 4%. 61 points and climbing for the dow here in the good old usa. >>> united states census bureau is removing one race from their next survey. wait for it. it's negro. it is amazing that this has not been removed before now. apparently they considered dropping it for the 2010 census, but they figure that had older african-americans still in the south identified where that term. in 2014, they are just simply going to use black or african-american as the choices on the form. >>> th
president obama's pick for treasury secretary could face a full senate vote later today or tomorrow. and now for other top stories making news in egypt, a gas explosion being blamed for the deadly fall of a hot air balloon. 18 tourists were killed when their balloon dropped 1,000 feet to the ground. three others were hospitalized including the pilot. >>> next, let's take a look at the big board. uncertainty caused by the italian elections sent ripples through world markets this...
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yes, later today, president obama will be meeting with some key republicans on capitol hill. now, this meeting is supposed to be about immigration reform but there is perhaps maybe a small opening for some conversation about the coming cuts. even so, the white house is definitely escalating its campaign warning of dire consequencess for the sequester isn't stopped. among the first impact to be felt, a reduction in benefits for the long-term unemployed, about $30 a week and furlough notices for federal employees though the cuts to the work hours wouldn't begin until april. there is no real indication of serious negotiations between the two sides. $le 5 billion in budget cuts this fiscal year republicans pointed out is less than 3% of the federal budget but because entitlement protections are included, deeper spending cuts are there. republicans say it could all be averted if the president would just decide how to apply the cuts which were voted in by both parties differently. >> compromise is something that allows us to make progress as a people and all of the governors i thin
yes, later today, president obama will be meeting with some key republicans on capitol hill. now, this meeting is supposed to be about immigration reform but there is perhaps maybe a small opening for some conversation about the coming cuts. even so, the white house is definitely escalating its campaign warning of dire consequencess for the sequester isn't stopped. among the first impact to be felt, a reduction in benefits for the long-term unemployed, about $30 a week and furlough notices for...
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and keep in mind that plan actually originated in the obama white house but was approved by the house and the senate. in front of a sea of first responders in washington, the president today lashed out at republicans in congress saying if legislators don't come to an agreement, emergency services will take a hit. that was just one of a number of possible consequences the president listed off if the cuts are allowed to begin march 1st. he talked about fewer police and firefighters, longer airport security lines, lost jobs, criminals going free, teachers being laid off. democrats in the senate have proposed replacing the forced spending cuts with reduced defense spending and add to agriculture subsidies and more tax revenue for millionaires, but house republicans have rejected any increased taxes as solution. here's what the president had to say today about that. >> so far at least the idea is that the republicans have proposed asks nothing of the wealthiest americans or biggest corporations, so the burden is all on first responders or seniors or middle class families. they double down,
and keep in mind that plan actually originated in the obama white house but was approved by the house and the senate. in front of a sea of first responders in washington, the president today lashed out at republicans in congress saying if legislators don't come to an agreement, emergency services will take a hit. that was just one of a number of possible consequences the president listed off if the cuts are allowed to begin march 1st. he talked about fewer police and firefighters, longer...
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obama care. there is a smarter way to find the savings, reduce spending in the federal government, than the president's sequester. these across-the-board cuts. and what we need, we've known for nearly two years this day was coming, we need the president, we need the senate domes sit down and put together that plan to move forward. the republicans have put forward a plan cathy mcmorris rodgers, thank you. >> more on tonight's interview on cbs evening news. >>> secretary of state john kerry is already making news. in germany he talked to students about his adventures as the 12-year-old son of a diplomat in post-war berlin. he urged young students to be tolerate of all points of view, even if they are unpopular or offensive and said this about the united states -- >> in america, you have a right to be stupid. [ laughter ] >> if you want to be. and you have a right to be disconnected to somebody else if you want to be. we tolerate it. we somehow make it through that. >> now kerry heads to paris tomor
obama care. there is a smarter way to find the savings, reduce spending in the federal government, than the president's sequester. these across-the-board cuts. and what we need, we've known for nearly two years this day was coming, we need the president, we need the senate domes sit down and put together that plan to move forward. the republicans have put forward a plan cathy mcmorris rodgers, thank you. >> more on tonight's interview on cbs evening news. >>> secretary of state...
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president obama says john allen is one of the finest military leaders a true patriot and a man i have come to respect greatly. >> incredible video showing the terrifying moments the russian meteorite hit the school gym full of children. the tear fied students sent running for their lives and glass is flying. it is believed dwoins were smashed out after a sonic boom. luckily everyone in the building was okay. more than 1500 people were injured through out the city when this happened. >> time is running out for lawmakers to reach a deal to avoid looming spending cuts. there are nine days left. president obama is blaming republicans now even though the sec questions tore was their idea. >> if republicans and congress want to make a deal they will make a deal but look at the calendar 9 days is not much time to find middle ground on new taxes that republicans doon't want or replacement cuts the white house doesn't want. senior administration officials say the devastating automatic cuts that go along with the see questor this year are more than likely to kick in. >> now democrats and congre
president obama says john allen is one of the finest military leaders a true patriot and a man i have come to respect greatly. >> incredible video showing the terrifying moments the russian meteorite hit the school gym full of children. the tear fied students sent running for their lives and glass is flying. it is believed dwoins were smashed out after a sonic boom. luckily everyone in the building was okay. more than 1500 people were injured through out the city when this happened....
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and president obama and the democrats favor a combination of cuts and tax increases. >>> baltimore county congressman todd huff is is addressing his recent dui charge for the first time. the councilman released a statement saying he made a poor decision and will accept the consequences. he was arrested saturday. police say he was driving a county owned car at the time of the dui and huff says he volume unterrible is giving up the vehicle. >>> 6 minutes after 6 right now. depending on the weather, state police will get two new helicopters today. augusta westland aw139 will arrive at martin state airport in middle river. the two are the first of 10replacing the current fleet. some choppers are older than 20 years and they will be used for search and rescue and law enforcement and homeland security and, of course, medivac. >>> we are following breaking news this morning at least 18 people are dead after a hot air balloon caught fire and crashed into a field. this happened in luxor egypt after 2 in the morning our time. according to an egyptian security official the balloon carrying tourist c
and president obama and the democrats favor a combination of cuts and tax increases. >>> baltimore county congressman todd huff is is addressing his recent dui charge for the first time. the councilman released a statement saying he made a poor decision and will accept the consequences. he was arrested saturday. police say he was driving a county owned car at the time of the dui and huff says he volume unterrible is giving up the vehicle. >>> 6 minutes after 6 right now....
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. >> first lady reveals the real source of president obama's gray hair and what she is telling robin roberts about life in the white house. >> daly city, dublin, los gatos and all bay area, this is abc7 news. >> a startling new report showing more teenagers are dying in car crashes. the numbers are eye popping. in the first six months of last year the delegate rate if teens jumped 20 percent nationwide. 240 teens were killed in crashes between january and june according to the governor's highway safety association. 16 and 17-year-olds were involved in the most fatal accidents. federal data if the entire year is available later this year. >> new this morning, consumer reports has just released the list of top-rated vehicles, lexus is tops with overall score of 79 for excellence. subaru and mazda did well with 76. toyota is at 74. the scores are out of 100. consumer reports credits the high ratings to good handling, fuel efficiency and relatively affordable prices. michael finney will have a comprehensive look ahead on abc7 news at 4:00. >> a study may have you going to bed earlier ton
. >> first lady reveals the real source of president obama's gray hair and what she is telling robin roberts about life in the white house. >> daly city, dublin, los gatos and all bay area, this is abc7 news. >> a startling new report showing more teenagers are dying in car crashes. the numbers are eye popping. in the first six months of last year the delegate rate if teens jumped 20 percent nationwide. 240 teens were killed in crashes between january and june according to the...
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obama gave him a "b." >>> the jersey worn by the captain of the u.s. olympic hockey team which won the so-called miracle on ice went up for auction. the game took place in the 1980 winter games and is widely considered one of the greatest sporting events ever played. the mostly amateur team usa beat a dominant russian squad 4-3 before going on to win cold. the jersey is expected to win at least $1 million. >>> at least one midwestern resident enjoyed the terrible weather that region has seen this past week. berlin the bear. appeared to have a grand old time frolicking around in the snow like a puppy. berlin is being housed at a zoo in kansas city because her normal home in duluth is flooded. >>> from the music world a sad note to report about the passing of a one-time member of the temptations. ♪ >> otis harris sang the lead on the 1972 hit "papa was a rolling stone." he was the youngest member of the group, auditioning when he was just 21 years old. he earned three grammy awards with the temptations before leaving the group in 1975. his family tells
obama gave him a "b." >>> the jersey worn by the captain of the u.s. olympic hockey team which won the so-called miracle on ice went up for auction. the game took place in the 1980 winter games and is widely considered one of the greatest sporting events ever played. the mostly amateur team usa beat a dominant russian squad 4-3 before going on to win cold. the jersey is expected to win at least $1 million. >>> at least one midwestern resident enjoyed the terrible...
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however h some now want president obama to withdraw the nomination. no defense secretary has ever been confirmed with more than 11 no votes. >>> hey, mitt romney, look who's back and ruffling up policy feathers all over again. we're talking about bid bird, who now appears in a psa with michelle obama. this time they're promoting healthy eating. >>> meanwhile, former first lady laura bush is requesting she be pulled from a psa featuring same-sex marriage. it features comments she said in 2010. the group respect for marriage coalition has dropped her from the spot and replaced her. >>> vice president joe biden is the administration's point man on gun control, but he raised eyebrows earlier this week when he said his advice for home self-protection would be to fire a shotgun into the air. now several officials are coming forward saying that move in delaware would be illegal unless you were in fear for your life. oops. >>> treasury secretary nominee jack lew might have a funny looking signature, but that won't stop him from answering question. he's respon
however h some now want president obama to withdraw the nomination. no defense secretary has ever been confirmed with more than 11 no votes. >>> hey, mitt romney, look who's back and ruffling up policy feathers all over again. we're talking about bid bird, who now appears in a psa with michelle obama. this time they're promoting healthy eating. >>> meanwhile, former first lady laura bush is requesting she be pulled from a psa featuring same-sex marriage. it features comments...
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y agradeciÓ que la recibieron con ovaciÓn, y la mejor pelÍcula del aÑo, fue presentada por michelle obama desde la casa blanca, se lo llevÓ argo. >>> sÍ, es el cuarto filme de la histÓria que gano, sin que se el director fue nominado. el triunfo de argo es un mensajde protesta de los de la industria que le dieron 6 galardones a ben affleck en la Época de premiaciones, gracias a eduardo lucero por diseÑarme el traje, y a charlie lapson por joyas exquisitas me hicieron lu ir de millÓn de dolares casi, casi literalmente, en hollywood, "primer impacto". >>> gracias daniela, muy bonita, una noche de mucho glamoul, y charlize terÓn, salma hayek y la novia de george clooney, van a una encuesta como la mejor vestida, se une jomari goyzo por los aciertos y desaciertos. adelante, buenas tardes. >>> hola, buenas tardes. cÓmo estais? ya estoy de avuelta en los Ángeles estrellas estrelladas, hollywood, tengo una lista de diez, todas entraron en la lista, todas estuvieron bien, pero las ennumere del uno al diez, y las vamos a mejorar, sÍ que me gustÓ, hay mucho que avanzar, la primera. la qu
y agradeciÓ que la recibieron con ovaciÓn, y la mejor pelÍcula del aÑo, fue presentada por michelle obama desde la casa blanca, se lo llevÓ argo. >>> sÍ, es el cuarto filme de la histÓria que gano, sin que se el director fue nominado. el triunfo de argo es un mensajde protesta de los de la industria que le dieron 6 galardones a ben affleck en la Época de premiaciones, gracias a eduardo lucero por diseÑarme el traje, y a charlie lapson por joyas exquisitas me hicieron lu ir de...
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because obama has his guys. first term obama took who he had to take. he had to take secretary clinton at the state department. >> neil: did he really? >> well, it bolstered his team of rivals. he needed the strength. a guy with no foreign affairs experience no military experience, defense experience, he needed to rely on them. now he is a different man. he has his own team and they see the world the same way he does. the problem ising at the -- problemes they're going to have trouble dealing with the cries itch think secretary clinton got out of town just in time. >> neil: always good to see you. meanwhile, watching your weight? apparently sos is your boss. that could be very legal, whether you like it or not. does this beauty from hell's kitchen have a beef with the government policing what is in your kitchen? miss new york, u.s.a., on the stunning business development and why she wants to break that news here and only here. e annouy technology not moving forward is moving backward. [ engine turns over, tires squeal ] and you'll find advanced safety t
because obama has his guys. first term obama took who he had to take. he had to take secretary clinton at the state department. >> neil: did he really? >> well, it bolstered his team of rivals. he needed the strength. a guy with no foreign affairs experience no military experience, defense experience, he needed to rely on them. now he is a different man. he has his own team and they see the world the same way he does. the problem ising at the -- problemes they're going to have...
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obama on spotlight healthier meals on their web pages. the recipes meet federal guidelines for how much fruit, vegetables, protein and grain should be on your plate. go to www.myfoxdc.com and click on web links for a list of the sites. >> a phone case that sounds the alarm. how about a unique medicine cabinet to help out mom. lots of great products for today's edition of laura's likes and we'll show you how to join the conversation on facebook. hi, scott. >> and the caps with a three- game home stand against carolina and welcome alexander semin. he mate have some in light of this. we'll catch up with john erskine next at 5. shawn. >> thanks, scott and when all of this rain is gone, guess what? guess who is getting the warm- up. next. [ anouncer ] ihop is in time square to o compare new griddle-melts to your usual breakfast sandwich. a lot more flavor. [ anouncer ] ihop's new griddle melts... made fresh and hot!t f. it's like a sexy sandwich. [ anouncer ] compare new griddle melts yourself. just $4.99. it's an epic breakfast sandwich. . >>
obama on spotlight healthier meals on their web pages. the recipes meet federal guidelines for how much fruit, vegetables, protein and grain should be on your plate. go to www.myfoxdc.com and click on web links for a list of the sites. >> a phone case that sounds the alarm. how about a unique medicine cabinet to help out mom. lots of great products for today's edition of laura's likes and we'll show you how to join the conversation on facebook. hi, scott. >> and the caps with a...
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a poll released shows 62 percent of registered voters approve of president obama's job performance and that is up from 58 percent in september. the poll found california people are more optimistic of the direction in which the country is headed. abc7 news anchor dan ashley is the only bay area journal list to interview president obama today at the white house. his report live from washington, dc, start airing tonight on our newscast going at 5:00 p.m. here on abc7 news. dan is also tweeting from washington. before dan got down to business this morning he spent time with the first dog, tweeting this picture of him and bo on the south lawn of the white house. dan got to meet bo? >> can't wait to see the report. still ahead, new developments on the grounding of the boeing dreamliner airplane with a fix being presented to solve a potentially dangerous battery issue. and the latest on what rescue crews found in the rubble of kansas city ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] now's the time to spring. get the poulan blower vac for just $79 at lowe's today. on our newly expanded advanced digital network,
a poll released shows 62 percent of registered voters approve of president obama's job performance and that is up from 58 percent in september. the poll found california people are more optimistic of the direction in which the country is headed. abc7 news anchor dan ashley is the only bay area journal list to interview president obama today at the white house. his report live from washington, dc, start airing tonight on our newscast going at 5:00 p.m. here on abc7 news. dan is also tweeting...
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president obama has his highest approval rating in three years with the new bloomberg poll showing 55% of americans like his performance. >>> new jersey governor chris christie has an amazing 74% approval rating. >>> senator marco rubio's dive to take a drink of water is getting attention overseas, during his current mideast trip, they made a splash with a toast of water bottle in their meeting. >>> pete domenici revealed that he fathered a son outside of his marriage 30 years ago. he says that he's sorry for his behavior. >>> the nra's political action committee raised $1.1 million in january, the most since august of 2012. >>> republican senator graham of south carolina said that he'll block the nomination of cia nominee john brennan until he gets more answer about the attack on the u.s. mission in benghazi. >>> mitch mcconelle was fooled by a phoney news item. >>> the white house has released first lady michelle obama's new official photo. certainly a new look for the first lady's -- a different look from her 2009 official photo. >>> president obama came his assessment of golfer tig
president obama has his highest approval rating in three years with the new bloomberg poll showing 55% of americans like his performance. >>> new jersey governor chris christie has an amazing 74% approval rating. >>> senator marco rubio's dive to take a drink of water is getting attention overseas, during his current mideast trip, they made a splash with a toast of water bottle in their meeting. >>> pete domenici revealed that he fathered a son outside of his marriage...
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. >> well, president obama is turning up the heat on republicans. there are only nine days left until dramatic automatic spending cuts into effect. he's blaming the gop. republican leaders are fighting back saying spending is the problem and they won't support any new tax hikes. >> reporter: president obama called in police and firefighters to help talk republicans out of letting the budget cuts take effect. the automatic cuts known in washington as the sequester kick in march 1st. they were designed to be so severe they'd force lawmakers to reach a brukt deal but they haven't yet and now the president is pushing a short-term fix to allow more time to reach a compromise. >> there's a smarter way to do this, to reduce our deficits without harming our economy. but congress has to act. >> reporter: the white house wants a plan with smaller spending cuts and more tax revg news. republicans say the government is already too bloated and higher taxes should not be part of this equation. budget expert isabelle says the automatic cuts will hurt the economy,'
. >> well, president obama is turning up the heat on republicans. there are only nine days left until dramatic automatic spending cuts into effect. he's blaming the gop. republican leaders are fighting back saying spending is the problem and they won't support any new tax hikes. >> reporter: president obama called in police and firefighters to help talk republicans out of letting the budget cuts take effect. the automatic cuts known in washington as the sequester kick in march 1st....
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. >>> and obama administration is considering overturning proposition 8 on gay marriages. they have one week for a friend of the court brief and while the court operates independently, the president's weight carries justices. into in the court of public opinion, the supreme court like anyone listens to public opinion. >> supreme court starts march 6th. >>> and we are less than two months from tax day. you may not want to see the best times to check on your refund. >>> new researchp indicates fish is frequently miss labeled at supermarkets and grocery stores. it was nearly 40% miss labeled here and cheaper types of fish were labeled as more expensive fish. the sudden study was don't by -- oceans. >>> traffic is moving well and there are no major problems as you drive through. you can see some of the roadwork has been pulled away and you we are off to a good start with no major problems getting into san francisco. northbound looks good getting up to highway 17. >>> a little bit of low clouds clipping the sierra nevada and we are on the western edge of it and except for a lit
. >>> and obama administration is considering overturning proposition 8 on gay marriages. they have one week for a friend of the court brief and while the court operates independently, the president's weight carries justices. into in the court of public opinion, the supreme court like anyone listens to public opinion. >> supreme court starts march 6th. >>> and we are less than two months from tax day. you may not want to see the best times to check on your refund....
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. >>> all right now conan o'brien will soon be taking the stage making fun of president obama and journalists in washington, d.c.. the late night comedian is featuring hi about this year at -- act this year as the white house correspondents' dinner, you can catch all the laughs in april. >>> as hollywood gets ready for sunday a director has briefly detained by immigration officials in l. a. x.. ohm met burn et directed the film "five broken cameras." he was told he didn't have proper proof he was a nominee but after an hour of questioning they were allowed to enter the country. >>> well, it is the place you see the stars and judge their outfits before they ever get to the academy awards. that being the red carpet. it's now being rolled out and ready to walk on. remember we are your oscar station coming up this sunday. you can see all of the up-to- date information and to make the judgments on your own, go to abc2news.com/oscars and watch the 85th annual academy awards right here on abc2 beginning at 8:30. but you can tune in earlier to catch some of the red carpet arrivals. 8:30 is when it st
. >>> all right now conan o'brien will soon be taking the stage making fun of president obama and journalists in washington, d.c.. the late night comedian is featuring hi about this year at -- act this year as the white house correspondents' dinner, you can catch all the laughs in april. >>> as hollywood gets ready for sunday a director has briefly detained by immigration officials in l. a. x.. ohm met burn et directed the film "five broken cameras." he was told he...
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. >>> north korea released a new video criticizing america and president obama. it includes a simulated nuclear explosion. the video posts on you-tube also shows the president and american troops in flames. it says north korea conducted its recent nuclear tests because of what it calls u.s. hostility. the u.s. is currently negotiating for stronger united nations sanctions against north korea for the nuclear tests. >>> president obama is looking for another candidate to lead the u.s. and allied forces in europe. marine corps general john allen was in line to fill that position but decided to retire. last fall the pentagon suspended allen's nomination during an investigation into his e-mails with a florida socialite. he was later cleared of any wrongdoing. the investigation has nothing to do with his decision to retire. instead, he says, his primary concern right now is his wife who is dealing with health issues. >>> 5:18 right now. an education department commission recommending preschool for poor students within ten years. that 52-page report adds a time frame to
. >>> north korea released a new video criticizing america and president obama. it includes a simulated nuclear explosion. the video posts on you-tube also shows the president and american troops in flames. it says north korea conducted its recent nuclear tests because of what it calls u.s. hostility. the u.s. is currently negotiating for stronger united nations sanctions against north korea for the nuclear tests. >>> president obama is looking for another candidate to lead...
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president obama is heading out on the road sentencing in washington to try to reach a deal. kelly wright is live in washington bright and early this morning with more on that. good morning, kelly. >> hope you are doing well. the president is scheduled to travel tol new port news, virginia today to discuss how the seek quest trags might impact jobs. while he is taking it on the road to the american people republican leaders are asking the president to stay in washington and meet with congressional members. >> the president opposed this sequester. he is far more interested in holding campaign rallies than he is urging senate democrats to actually pass a plan. we will put it this way. we know there are smarter ways to cut spending and continue to grow our economy. that's why republicans have acted twice as kathy says to replace the is he queseek ques . >> he has no plans to meet with republican or democratic leaders this week. they are no loussiclose tore ge deal which would avoid sec questionsstration. president obama met with the nation's governors at the white house he outli
president obama is heading out on the road sentencing in washington to try to reach a deal. kelly wright is live in washington bright and early this morning with more on that. good morning, kelly. >> hope you are doing well. the president is scheduled to travel tol new port news, virginia today to discuss how the seek quest trags might impact jobs. while he is taking it on the road to the american people republican leaders are asking the president to stay in washington and meet with...
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the issue here is the larger program of obama care. when you look at rick scott and chris christie they'll take bits and piece toss help their individual states. i get that, but the larger program will financially implode until its own weight. that's just an economy reality. >> well, what kind of positioner these republicans in, who are, you know, rick scott, given the example he just decided he couldn't say no to that amount of money. do you think it's a situation where it's a year or two from now where we'll be litigating this against? >> republicans will never not litigating this. they've not come to terms with the fact that it is the law of the land. in terms of how it will explode the deficit, put aside the fact that analysis have shown it will cut the deficit. the idea that you're going to provide health care security -- you can laugh about it all you want, but at the end of the day it's not a laughing matter. >> we're at 16.4 trillion. >> let me finish. >> go ahead. >> you're talking about coverage for people who don't have it.
the issue here is the larger program of obama care. when you look at rick scott and chris christie they'll take bits and piece toss help their individual states. i get that, but the larger program will financially implode until its own weight. that's just an economy reality. >> well, what kind of positioner these republicans in, who are, you know, rick scott, given the example he just decided he couldn't say no to that amount of money. do you think it's a situation where it's a year or...
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president obama headed to virginia. he'll speak at a shipbuilder that has connections and ties in all 50 states. their concern of the impact on the defense cuts on their industry. president obama is using that as a backdrop to emphasize the cuts. he's criticized by house speaker john boehner and other republicans who say the president needs to stop campaigning, get off the road, come back to washington and facilitate a discussion. the two sides are at polar opposites when it comes to preventing the cuts from happening. the big cut could be air traffic controllers, those furloughs affecting overnight shifts at small airports. some of the managers there say they are concerned about safety. mara? >> tracie potts live in washington. thanks for that. >>> the resignation of the highest ranking catholic leader in britain means he will not vote to pick the new pope. keith o'brien resigned after accusations that he behaved improperly with him going back to the 1980s. pope benedict accepts his resignation because he was near the
president obama headed to virginia. he'll speak at a shipbuilder that has connections and ties in all 50 states. their concern of the impact on the defense cuts on their industry. president obama is using that as a backdrop to emphasize the cuts. he's criticized by house speaker john boehner and other republicans who say the president needs to stop campaigning, get off the road, come back to washington and facilitate a discussion. the two sides are at polar opposites when it comes to preventing...
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president obama is calling on lawmakers to work together and strike a deal in time. >>> a judge declared a mistrial in the mother-daughter case in prince george's county. jason scott will have to be retried this fall for the deaths of dolores and ebony dewitt. their charred bodies were found in the trunk of a stolen car in 2009. the judge ruled a mistrial because of a technicality. >>> a call for action. hundreds of concerned parents and residents in prince george's county are coming together to end the violent they say is killing innocent children. a meeting was hosted by radio one last night calling it a state of emergency. it comes after six prince george's county school students have been murdered since the beginning of the school year. community leaders say they are ready to work with parents to create a safer environment. >>> we were talking about the sequestration countdown just a minute ago. we are closing in on another big event. pope benedict resigns on thursday. there has been a change to speed up the process of choosing his successor. we have more in this report. >> reporter:
president obama is calling on lawmakers to work together and strike a deal in time. >>> a judge declared a mistrial in the mother-daughter case in prince george's county. jason scott will have to be retried this fall for the deaths of dolores and ebony dewitt. their charred bodies were found in the trunk of a stolen car in 2009. the judge ruled a mistrial because of a technicality. >>> a call for action. hundreds of concerned parents and residents in prince george's county are...